One economic theory states that the longer the unemployment rate remains above the natural rate, the higher will be the natural rate.What is this theory known as?

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This theory is known as hysteresis, which suggests that a prolonged period of high unemployment can lead to a permanent increase in the natural rate of unemployment, due to factors such as discouraged workers and skills erosion.

One Economic Theory States That the Longer the Unemployment Rate